Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 88 Brackett Rd, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,315 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $496,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $14,059 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73006 0008 |
| Primary APN | 73006 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,315 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,637 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,283 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,247 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,247 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,394 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73006 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 BRACKETT RD |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
88 Brackett Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 BRACKETT RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Brackett Rd was $14,059, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,059.00 (+3.82%) | $1,450,900 (+5%) Land $1,390,700 Building $60,200 | $1,989,775 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,542.00 (+3.42%) | $1,381,800 (+3%) Land $1,324,500 Building $57,300 | $1,989,775 (-1.88%) |
| 2024 | $13,094.00 (+4.55%) | $1,341,600 (+9.05%) Land $1,285,900 Building $55,700 | $2,027,965 |
| 2023 | $12,524.00 | $1,230,300 Land $981,700 Building $248,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 88 Brackett Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 88 Brackett Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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